Thanks shedonnia, I will definitely try it out!
This will demonstrate how much of a novice I am, but.. what is a presser foot? Maybe I should become more versed in sewing lingo before I go to the store
My mom actually still has my grandmother's old Singer sewing machine too! However, the instructions are gone and it weighs a ton. I picked it up and it seriously feels like an elephant has been concealed in the bag.